Industrial Development Corporation [Ltd] (IDC) Jobs

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Programme Manager Technical Services Office (60 Months)

Synopsis

This role entails the provision of technical services to project owners regarding the planning, preparation and implementation of priority public infrastructure projects. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of infrastructure projects and programmes, from initial design and planning through construction and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, often coordinating multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes. The envisaged priority infrastructure projects cut across spheres of government and also public entities. This will be done under one of ISA’s key programmes of Technical Services Office that is aimed at building scale and impact through effective implementation of infrastructure projects and programmes which drive the delivery of public infrastructure.

Job Description

Objectives

• Project planning and management – development of business cases/project implementation plans etc.
• Stakeholder management.
• Technical oversight on projects.
• Strong strategic vision and thought leadership in the field of Technical Infrastructure Services best practice.
• Apply innovative technical mechanism for public infrastructure delivery in various sectors.
• Apply strategic public infrastructure delivery mechanisms for all three spheres of government.
• Apply infrastructure delivery mechanisms that provide additional technical capacity to government.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team of built environment specialist.
• Build relationships and collaborations with key stakeholders in the infrastructure planning and delivery space.
• Foster key partnerships with local & international stakeholders in the field of infrastructure trends.

Qualification and Experience

Formal Qualification/Degree

Any of the following qualifications: Postgraduate/NQF level 8 related qualification in the Built Environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Work Experience

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in infrastructure project planning, implementation, and delivery in both public and private sectors.
• Additional Advantage: Minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a management level.

Registration with a Professional Body

• Registration with a statutory body or legally recognized association.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Job Related Knowledge (knowledge of systems, processes, regulations or law)

• International best practice in infrastructure planning & delivery.
• Relevant Legislation and Frameworks such as PFMA, FIPDM, IDMS, 5 Case Model.
• Communication & Relationship Building.
• Continuous Learning & Adaptability.
• Expert knowledge of the built environment professions and duties.
• Promote good teamwork, with an ability to work in and across matrix structures, and guide others with vast knowledge of the construction industry.

Job-Related Skills

• Ability to build and manage relationships
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good technical skills
• Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Good technical understanding of financial concepts
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Ability to delegate responsibly
• Solutions oriented
• Good presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Team

Competency Profile (Behavioural)

• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Adaptability & Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Organizational Skills
• Resilience
• Ethical Conduct
• Continuous Learning

Competency Profile (Technical)

• Ability to build and manage relationships
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good technical skills
• Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Good technical understanding of financial concepts
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Ability to delegate responsibly
• Solutions oriented
• Good presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams

Senior Econometrician: Centre of Excellence (60 Months)

Synopsis

The ISA Centre of Excellence (CoE) objective is to ensure that Infrastructure South Africa becomes the leading and “go-to” authority on Infrastructure Research, Information, Long-term Planning and Guidance in South Africa and Africa. The Senior Econometrician will play a leading role in conducting econometrical analysis to ensure this mandate of the ISA CoE is achieved.

Job Description

Objectives

• Collecting, compiling, and analysing economic datasets.
• Performing data quality and validation checks.
• Compiling, manipulating, and analysing economic data.
• Developing econometric models for several relevant economic variables and market metrics, infrastructure related.
• Identifying and analysing key economic indicators.
• Preparing economic reports, charts, and slides.
• Maintaining and updating a repository of all the data.
• Providing technical input regarding the development of analytical models and unit-based decision support systems.

Qualification and Experience

Basic Requirements for the role

Formal Qualification/Degree

Degree (NQF Level 7) or Postgraduate (NQF Level 8) qualification in Econometrics, Economics or similar.

A Masters degree (MCom/MBA) will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 to 8 years relevant working experience in the following areas:
• Knowledge and understanding of applications of Eviews, Input/Output, SAM, CGE and other Econometrics platforms.
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring of economic activities and formulating economic outlook for the organisation using econometric modelling techniques.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of databases on statistical and mathematical analysis of economic relationships.
• Knowledge and understanding of economic markets and economic forecasting.
• Experience, Knowledge and understanding of macroeconomic modelling, correlation analysis and cost benefit assessments.
• Experience, Knowledge and understanding of conducting EX Post Evaluation of projects.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting econometric research for infrastructure projects.
• Managerial experience in leading teams/projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

Job Related Knowledge

• Public Finance Management Act and regulations (Act 1 of 1999).
• Infrastructure Development Act (Act 23 of 2014).
• Economic principles and indicators.
• Public administration principles.

Job-Related Skills

• Strong Planning, Coordination and Managerial Skills
• Strong Economic Analysis Capabilities
• Strong Research Skills
• Strong Econometrics Skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Understanding of Infrastructure Sectors

Behavioural Competency

• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Deciding and Initiating Action Skills
• Relating and Networking Skills
• Negotiating and Influencing Teams
• Presentation Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills

Technical Competency

• Strong technical capabilities, including the ability to gather, coordinate, analyse, and disseminate large quantities of data with precision and care
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Advanced macroeconomic analysis
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Prioritisation Skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills

Programme Manager Infrastructure Funding & Financing (60 Months)

Synopsis

This role provides for specialist project financing expertise and treasury functions as well as financial planning capability for the priority portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for providing fit-for-purpose finance and funding solutions for project preparation and capital investments in the priority infrastructure portfolio. The role also entails finding innovative ways to structure capital funding for priority projects and programmes. This will be done in collaboration with the Infrastructure Fund, National Treasury and others funding sources. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that ISA plans for and sources the funding needed for priority projects’ preparation and develops financial and commercial models for these projects.

Job Description

Objectives

• Development of financial and funding models for projects registered with Infrastructure South Africa and undergoing project preparation.
• Assess and source the opportunity of public funding and private financing (PPPs, blended finance) for priority infrastructure projects.
• Lead the preparation and sourcing of additional funding mechanisms to implement Infrastructure South Africa’s mandate for project preparation.
• Provide strategic guidance to project sponsors on aligning project objectives with funding opportunities.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team of infrastructure funding and financing specialists.
• Build relationships and collaborations with key stakeholders in the infrastructure funding & financing space such as the development finance institutions, multi-lateral development banks, commercial banks, and sovereign wealth funds.

Qualification and Experience

Basic requirements for the role

Formal Qualification/Degree Any of the following qualifications:

Postgraduate/NQF level 8 related qualification in Financial Engineering, Development Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science or Accounting.

Experience

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in infrastructure finance, financial modelling, risk assessment, and strategic financial management, with a strong background in public-private partnerships and green finance.
• Advantage: Minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a management level. Registration with a Professional Body N/A The Industrial Development Corporation is a national development finance institution whose primary objectives are to contribute to the generation of balanced, sustainable economic growth in Africa, and to the economic empowerment of the South African population, thereby promoting the economic prosperity of all citizens.
• Additional Advantage: Registration with a statutory body or legally recognized association.

Roles and Responsibilities

Job Related Knowledge

• International best practice in infrastructure funding & financing.
• Relevant Legislation such as PFMA/MFMA & Regulations, Donor Funds, PPP Framework
• Strong analytical skills in assessing funding opportunities, with experience in economic modelling, policy evaluation, business model development, and financing mechanism.
• Knowledge of infrastructure industry trends, financial markets, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure issues and the interrelated linkages.
• Proficiency in financial modelling tools with ability to effectively interpret and communicate the output and recommendation.

 Behavioural Competency

• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Adaptability & Innovation
• Continuous Learning
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Ethical Conduct
• Organizational Skills 8 Resilience

Technical Competency

• Good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to delegate responsibly
• Ability to build and manage relationships
• Solutions oriented good presentation skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Good technical understanding of financial concepts
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams

Senior Specialist: Exit/Disposal

Job Description

To support exit execution cluster by ensuring successful divestment and exits that results in the optimization of value for the IDC through leveraging expertise and relationships within the Private Equity and investment market.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification

• Minimum qualification: relevant Post Graduate Degree in Business/Commercial or legal field or equivalent qualification is essential.
• CA (SA) / MBA / MBA would be an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 8 -10 years’ experience in portfolio transformation of private equity or a Commercial bank which involved in exiting of assets.
• Should have at least 4 years’ experience in assessing the economic viability of businesses
• Equity Valuation experience and knowledge is a necessity.
• Excellent financial modelling skills.
• Outstanding skills in respect of the analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
• Sound knowledge and experience from sell side M&A’s in developing and implementing exits/disposal strategies and plans.
• Sound knowledge of business and the diversity of risks that may affect businesses.
• Good understanding of Economic trends.
• Industry standards, technology trends and best practices.
• Good working knowledge of Company, Contract, Taxation and Insolvency legislation.
• Ability to work independently and to perform under pressure.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns (indicate output expected from financial / shareholder returns)

• Designing of an effective and attainable exit proposition for the IDC in any new deals.
• Assisting in ensuring that the exits/disposals maximize the corporation’s financial recovery in the given timeframe.

Internal / Operational Processes

• Continuously updating the viability of exit opportunities with Segments on primary and secondary markets as well as IPO’s.
• Assisting in identifying and providing options of potential buyers and other exit opportunities for specific exits to ensure all options are considered and best opportunities are implemented.
• Providing assistance in the Segment departments in defining and detailing best practice exit terms and conditions.
• Providing input into exit options, during the due diligence stage to ensure the best opportunities are being implemented.
• Assisting in optimizing the departmental resources.
• Providing efficient service to clients.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Building and maintaining influential relationships with strategic internal and external stakeholders.
• Building and leveraging on relationships with a variety of external investors to execute exits in the most professional manner.
• Advising internal stakeholders on both new investment opportunities and exit plans for existing business partners.
• Continuously reviewing exit options for Segments, larger and riskier investments.
• Building relationships with a variety of investors in the market that could be interested in buying companies within the IDC Business Partner ecosystem.
• Leveraging expertise and relationships in the Private Equity and investment market to execute fast and value adding exits for equity investments.
• Liaising, communicating and promoting the unit externally.

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Business/Commercial Acumen
• Problem solving/Solution Generation
• Analytical & Diagnostic Skills
• Negotiating and Influencing
• Business/Commercial Acumen
• Financial Modelling
• Research and Benchmarking
• Investment Management
• Equity Valuations
• Networking Skills
• Marketing Skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication & Presentation skills
• Relationship Management
• Planning & Organising
• Networking Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• Results Driven

SECTOR LEAD: MINING, METALS, INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY

Synopsis

• To lead the identification and development of projects through the Project Development Life Cycle to achieve IDC’s strategic objectives and contribute to industry development goals.
• To provide industry knowledge and sector-specific insights with the objective to position IDC as a “thought-leader” within industry development and to identify areas of opportunities within the value chain.
• To drive collaborative, proactive planning with other business units/divisions to build industry road maps and identify development and execution priorities.
• To develop high impact projects that support industry strategies including project identification, scoping, and development to bankable feasibility.
• To co-ordinate and oversee all project activities within the relevant sectors.
• To closely collaborate with the Industry Planning and Strategic Business Units to ensure identification of adjacent opportunities and guide policy on sectoral development.
• In collaboration with Head and other Sector Leads, to build proper project governance and oversight.
• In collaboration with Head and other Sector Leads, to build deep project development skills and capabilities across the Unit.
• Provide strategic leadership and management to a team to ensure high performance.
• Provide leadership and drive culture transformation in a manner that fosters a culture consistent with the Corporation’s values (passion, professionalism and partnership).

Job Description

Financial /Shareholder Returns

• Ensure that all projects are developed and structured in a way that
  facilitates inclusive development and maximizes developmental impact.
  Deliver on initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of priority sectors.
• Achieve high success rate on project development.
• Crowd-in risk capital to projects.

Internal /Operational Processes

• Lead the IDC’s participation in specific projects during the various phases of project development (idea generation, project scoping, pre-feasibility study, bankable feasibility study.
• Lead the evaluation of projects at every decision gate of the project
  development life cycle up to bankability.
• Formulation of industry development strategies and associated action
  plans aligned to industry development and strategic development goals.
• Identify opportunities and constraints for industry development.
• Participate in effective long-term industry planning, alignment and co-ordination with Heads of Strategic Business Units.
• Build proper project governance and oversight.
• Proactive identification of project opportunities to build the pipeline.
• Scoping/assessment of externally generated project opportunities.
• Ensure alignment of projects to the strategic objectives.
• Lead effective project-specific risk management through all the phases of
  project development up to bankability. Development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the Unit’s strategic objectives.
• Quality control of projects during development phases.
• Contribute to strategy development for the Unit to maximize development impact.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of reports to relevant internal committees for decision making during the project development phases.
• Contribute to the improvement of competence and knowledge of project ideation / origination / initiation and development.
• Lead and develop the definition and measurement of success metrics
  to objectively quantify project success. Report on progress against agreed
  plans.
• Lead and guide project steering committees.
• Assist with internal budget preparation and other administrative tasks from time to time.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Build influential and sustainable relationships with strategic partners
  to assist IDC in achieving its strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective networks and build IDC brand awareness.
• IDC representation on boards / steering committees.
• Effectively interact with Strategic Business Units and Departments to fulfil the process requirement related to any specific project.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Remain abreast of best practice project planning and development and implementation principles.
• Provide strategic leadership and management to maximize effectiveness and drive high performance and delivery.
• Ensure the effective management of the team, including employee motivation and development.
• Ensure and protect the interest and wellbeing of employees and establish suitable communication lines with them.
• Provide leadership that fosters a culture consistent with that of the Corporation.
• Conduct peer reviews for Senior / Project Development Managers.
• Performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring of team members.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
• MBA or a master’s degree would be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10-12 years related experience, of which 8 years should be in project development.
• At least 5 years of experience at a leadership level and management of teams.
• Active experience in early-stage project development and understanding of project life cycle.
• Sound knowledge of key project development risk drivers.
• Previous project planning and development experience dealing with multiple partners/funders.
• Deep mining, metals, infrastructure and energy knowledge or related sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental and government regulatory requirements in projects e.g. EIA, water license applications.
• Detailed understanding and application of corporate management and structuring processes.
• Knowledge of legislation issues surrounding project joint development agreements (contract management and dispute resolution).
• Project leadership (complex projects)
• Experience in peer review
• Experience in interpretation of financial statements
• Experience in financial modelling
• Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
• Knowledge of financing instruments
• Understand models of proposed financial structures
• Competence in coaching and mentoring of team members
• Experience in engaging, managing and negotiating with relevant specialist bodies, government institutions, industry associations etc.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.
• Experienced in attracting project development partners and negotiating term sheets / joint development agreements.

Job Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Resilience
• Decisiveness in execution
• People engagement
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Diverse stakeholder management
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Change leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Business mind set

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Project planning and development skills
• Financial acumen
• Risk management skills
• Consultant management skills
• Report writing skills
• Sector-specific technical knowledge
• Ability to analyse and process complex sets of information

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Team player
• Presentation and communication skills
• Proactive mindset
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship building and networking skills
• Persuading and influencing skills
• Good emotional control
• Empathy
• Ability to operate within a stressful environment, often characterised by multiple competing priorities
• Sense of urgency and output driven
• Leadership by example

Advisor – JET New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Value Chain Development

Synopsis

JOB PURPOSE

• The Just Energy Investment and Implementation plans (JET-IP) for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) were approved and presented at COP 27 and 28 respectively in 2022 and 2023. The plans outline the need for investment in NEVs and the associated value chains and to support economic growth, industrialisation, decarbonisation of industries and products, job creation and export potential.
• The IDC has been tasked with implementing the JET-IP NEV implementation plans over the period (2023 – 2027/8) and establishing a JET Programme Office at the IDC. The IDC has the responsibility to deliver the JET NEV Portfolio, and to lead two of its workstreams.
• The IDC is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished industry leader to provide technical expertise and industry knowledge to the JET NEV Programme Office at the IDC and to the Industry Planning Unit.
• The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of experience, an extensive network and expertise to drive the growth and competitiveness of South Africa’s NEV and Battery value chain.
• This is a high-impact role that will require a strategic thinker and a strong leader who can build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
• The position will report to the Head of the Industry Planning Unit and will work closely with the NEV Lead for the IDC and the JET NEV Programme Director.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal / Operational Processes

• Provide input into the JET Workstreams for NEV and related initiatives.
• debates and strategy development relating to NEVs, the Battery Value Chain, transportation, infrastructure etc.
• Provide technical expertise to the securing of new grants and concessional loan financing from global and domestic sources to drive NEV mobility and public transport project implementation
• Provide technical and industry expertise and knowhow to enable local NEV-focused programmes and specialist support entities to scale to deliver significant support to the NEV value chain in South Africa.
• Support the IDC NEV Lead to identify potential NEV industry investment opportunities or project development and support for early-stage project opportunities.
• Support the IDC NEV Lead with project preparation initiatives to strengthen the development of business cases and the evaluation of investment opportunities in NEV-related projects, businesses and initiatives related to the NEV pipeline.
• Recommend potential strategic partners, both local and foreign, in critical components of the value chain. These could include investors and funders; technology developers; OEMs, manufacturers; project sponsors and investors where IDC and JET projects can leverage assistance.
• Use existing networks from private sector companies (in South Africa and the rest of the world), government agencies, industry associations, research institutions, to ensure alignment and collaboration across the value chain and create additionalities for projects, enterprises and workstreams.
• Provide industry insights on emerging trends and technologies in the NEV value chain and use this knowledge to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address regulatory and policy barriers that may impact the growth and competitiveness of the NEV value chain and liaise with government stakeholders in finalising government actions relating to policy.
• Participate in industry research in conjunction with R and I, and other external sources and agencies.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional knowledge sharing.
• Coaching and mentoring of team members.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or
• Honour’s degree in science, business, or a related field
• Master’s, Ph.D. or MBA, an advantage

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in developing and executing strategies/strategic action plans, ideally within the automotive, NEV and manufacturing environment.
• Notable experience in NEV and/or e-mobility projects, an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project development, business case development, project planning and project execution.
• Previous roles in a leadership position within the automotive industry, an added advantage.
• Demonstrable understanding of global automotive and NEV supply chain and technology (inc. battery value chain, charging infrastructure, public transport, heavy transport equipment).
• Demonstrable practical experience working in an automotive environment.
• Good understanding of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa and the global transition towards decarbonisation of industrial pathways.
• Excellent networks in both the public and private sectors.
• Experience in working with industry organisations to drive regulatory and policy changes as needed to support the development of South Africa’s NEV value chain.
• Experience leading technical working groups and steering committees and being part of technical advisory committees.
• Evidence of Thought Leadership in the Automotive or NEV / e-mobility, an added advantage

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and market information into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to manage multiple unrelated tasks and adhere to meeting timelines.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape in South Africa, and the ability to navigate and influence these factors to drive the growth and competitiveness of the NEV value chain.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, non-disclosure of private information and South Africa’s POPIA laws.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Experience working with Microsoft365® product suite and MS projects.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to be led by others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Account Manager (24month FTC)

Job Description

To manage key accounts on a cradle to grave basis including assessing funding applications, technical assessments and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The clientele exists within the Civil Society sector being purpose driven organisation. The incumbent should also assist in raising capital for the programme. 

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
• CA (SA) / MBA preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years related experience of which 4 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions
• Knowledge of the civil society sector
• Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
• Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
• Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
• Internal / Operational Processes 
• Evaluate applications for funding
• Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Deal optimization – ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the
• Department and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
• Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Panel and other Panel as required.
• Training, mentoring and coaching of Account Managers

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To effectively interact with internal IDC departments SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
• Manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
• Coaching and mentoring of team members

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Experience with M&E
• Exposure to the NGO sector
• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Investment/Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management and customer focus
• Planning and organising
• Report writing skills 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Presentation and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship Building and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Leading and Co-ordinating 

Senior Dealmaker

Synopsis

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards the SBU objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Job Description

• Financial / Shareholder Returns
• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of the company’s financing instruments.
• Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
• Internal / Operational Processes
• Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
• Deal structuring – Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and the company’s for the specific deal.
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
• Deal optimization – ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
• Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
• Account management function up to first draw
• Prepare well-written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
• Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
• Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
• Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications

Qualification and Experience

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
• Manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
• Coaching and mentoring of team members

Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications (Formal qualifications)

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours degree

Knowledge & experience (knowledge, type and length of experience and skills required to perform the job competently)

• 8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
• Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
• Grounded in all three disciplines
• Transaction leadership (complex deals)
• Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
• Experience in peer review
• Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
• Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
• Knowledge of financing instruments
• Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
• Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Investment/Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management and customer focus
• Planning and organising
• Report writing skills

Behavioural competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship Building and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Leading and Co-ordinating

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